Hyderabad: A two-judge bench of the Telangana High Court comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice T Vinod Kumar directed the Registrar General of the High Court to place before it a status report of all cases pending against MPs and MLAs in all courts across the state.
The bench was dealing with a suo motu writ plea, taken up from a letter written to the court, seeking instructions to the designated courts to give priority for these cases.
Earlier, based on the directions of the Supreme Court, the Telangana High Court had designated courts to hear cases this category of cases. A special bench was designated in the High Court in this connection.
The bench echoed the sentiments voiced in the letter that the pendency of such cases had a direct effect on political democracy, and that the courts must be compelled to dispose of cases as expeditiously as possible.
The bench also affirmed that the recent Supreme Court guidelines issued on pending cases against the MPs and MLAs must be adhered to. The special bench constituted for hearing of the issue directed the Registry to collate the data of cases against MPs and MLAs. The special government pleader represented that a detailed status report would be filed before the next date of hearing. The matter was adjourned to December 15.
Arrest sought over farmers’ dues
Justice P. Madhavi Devi of the Telangana High Court on Friday directed the Zahirabad police to not arrest a senior citizen over non-payment of money for sugarcane purchased in the crushing season 2022-23, pending consideration of CrPC Section 41A proceedings.
The judge was hearing a petition filed by G. Satyanarayan Reddy for quashing of a FIR lodged against him. The complainant had alleged that petitioner Satyanarayan Reddy was nominated by Trident Sugars Limited to purchase cane.
Of the Rs 83 crore purchase price, cane farmers were due Rs 12,05,31,974, in violation of the Telangana Sugarcane Control Orders, 1966.
Counsel for the petitioner, Deepak Misra, The petitioner said that the grievance of non-payment was civil in nature. Even if there is non-payment of dues in a timely manner, it will only carry interest. The public prosecutor argued said that Section 41A notice had been issued as it involved a huge quantum of money due to farmers.
HC to hear plea on railway facilities
A two-judge bench of Telangana High Court directed the registry to number as a writ petition, a PIL filed by advocate Mujtaba Ahmed, who appeared as a party in person.
The petitioner wanted directions to the Centre and the Indian Railways to implement safety measures to avoid overcrowding and to ensure more trains are operated.
The bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J. Anil Kumar observed that the petitioner had travelled in a train from Patna to Hyderabad on June 1 and was subjected to overcrowding.
Therefore it could not be treated as a public interest litigation. Speaking for the bench, the Chief Justice said that the petitioner can raise the issue with regard to the violation of his rights.
HC raps collector for ignoring order
Justice T. Vinod Kumar of the Telangana High Court reprimanded the inaction of Malkajgiri district collector in demolishing the GHMC’s unauthorised construction at the Spanzilla gated community in Medipally.
The judge is dealing with a contempt plea filed by Shanigaram Ramesh who was aggrieved by the inaction of the collector for not ordering the GHMC commissioner to demolish the unauthorised street vending zone constructed by the corporation in front of the petitioner's plot.
The court had earlier directed the collector to ensure that the construction is removed, and deliver vacant possession of the street.
On Friday, the judge, faulting the collector for his inaction in taking cognizance of the order and ensuring its implementation inaction adjourned the matter after one week for counsel to seek further instructions.
Punish illegal slaughterers: HC
The Telangana High Court directed the state government to strictly implement the law relating to animal slaughter and take action against anyone doing it illegally.
A bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J. Anil Kumar disposed of a writ plea pertaining to the illegal slaughter and sale of cows, buffalos, sheep and goat meat.
The plea was filed by Ahmed Khan and others contending that the slaughtering was being done in Ramanspura and other places of the twin cities. The government contended that it was taking place only at slaughterhouses.
